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Compare bus and train for Linz to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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€116 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
9h 53m Average total duration Fastest 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Linz to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Linz to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Dortmund:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Dortmund costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 40m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
- 0 direct buses per day with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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